Minerals Technologies Announces Paper and Packaging Satellite Expansions in Asia

Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE: MTX) (“MTI”), a technology-driven specialty minerals company, announced expansions in its paper and packaging business in Asia. The initiatives included starting three new satellite plants in 2025, doubling capacity at an existing satellite, and planning another new satellite for early 2026. These moves highlight MTI’s focus on market growth, cost-effective high-quality production, productivity gains, and sustainable methods for customers.​

MTI’s satellite plants operate on-site at paper mills, integrating the company’s minerals-based fillers and coating pigments into production lines. MTI introduced the satellite concept in 1986, revolutionizing paper manufacturing, and now runs or builds 56 worldwide. In 2025, expansions featured two new satellites in China, one in India, and doubled capacity at an Indian site. A further satellite in China awaits commissioning soon. MTI serves China, India, Indonesia, Japan, and Thailand across Asia.​

“We are reinforcing our global leadership in paper and packaging filler and coating technologies as we expand in what we see as a significant, underpenetrated addressable market in Asia,” stated Douglas T. Dietrich, MTI’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We will continue to partner with our customers as they bring new paper and board capacity to the market and drive the deployment of our products and innovative, renewable technologies.”​

“Since 2022, our volumes in Asia have grown by 30%, including the more than doubling of our sales for packaging applications,” noted D.J. Monagle III, Group President of MTI’s Consumer & Specialties segment. “In fact, 50% of our Asia expansions in 2025 and 2026 are dedicated to packaging. With this, we remain the regional leader and are well positioned for continued growth.”​

MTI leads innovation in paper and packaging through crystal engineering and minerals knowledge applied to calcium carbonate. Fillers for uncoated paper substitute costly wood fiber for brighter, more opaque results. Coating pigments provide superior coverage and gloss, boosting performance, sustainability, and value globally.​

About Minerals Technologies Inc.
Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE:MTX) develops, produces, and markets minerals and mineral-based products worldwide. Leveraging global reserves, core technologies, and applications, MTI supplies essential items for consumer and industrial markets. The company employs 4,000 people in 34 countries and posted $2.1 billion in global sales for 2024. Visit www.mineralstech.com for details.​